Easy Hot Buttered Rum (Print version)
A cozy hot buttered rum made with dark rum, brown sugar, butter, vanilla, and warm spices in about 10 minutes.
# Ingredients:
For the spiced butter
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1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
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1/2 cup (105 g) packed dark brown sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, plus more for serving
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1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/8 teaspoon fine salt
For the drinks
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3 cups (720 ml) hot water
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1 cup (240 ml) dark rum
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Whipped cream, optional
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4 cinnamon sticks, optional
# Instructions:
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In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt until smooth and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes.
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Bring the water to a boil, then let it stand for about 30 seconds so it is hot but not aggressively bubbling.
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Add 2 tablespoons of the spiced butter mixture to each heatproof mug. Pour 2 ounces of dark rum into each mug.
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Pour about 3/4 cup hot water into each mug and whisk or stir firmly until the butter mixture melts and the drink looks glossy.
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Top with whipped cream if desired, add a little grated nutmeg, and serve with cinnamon sticks while hot.
# Good to know:
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The spiced butter base can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.
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For one mug, use 2 tablespoons batter, 2 ounces rum, and 3/4 cup hot water.
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Use heatproof mugs and serve immediately after mixing.